Sound signal

Good points

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System review

This speaker can be linked to other speakers to create a “network” or “system”.

The Sonos speaker system has good sound quality and you can use the speakers to extend your network. You can even use the system to create its own network. It doesn't work with Apple's AirPlay but it does work with Google Play Music.

How we test

Overall score is based on:

Sound (45%): Scored by our panel of expert listeners judging a variety of music, spoken word, and other sounds on each device and scoring them out of 10. These scores are collated to get our overall sound score.

Ease of use (45%): Considers the clarity and accuracy of the manuals supplied and the ease of setting up the speaker, as well as connecting it to a device and sending music to the speaker.

Signal (10%): Tested by looking at several factors, including having the audio source in different positions, using various audio sources, interference, obstruction and degradation.

Price is based on an October 2018 survey.

Key data

Model

Avg price

$297

Audio adjustments

Bass on device

×

Treble on device

×

Tone presets on device

×

Bass on app

✔

Treble on app

✔

Tone presets on app

×

Specifications

Weight (g)

1759

Mains powered

✔

Apple Airplay

×

Lightning cable port

×

Bluetooth

×

Handsfree phone over Bluetooth

×

Micro USB port

×

Line in (3.5mm)

×

Built-in FM radio

×

Battery powered

×

Battery low indicator

n/a

Claimed battery life (hours)

n/a

Battery runtime (mins)

n/a

Dimensions HxWxD (cm)

162x120x120

Features

Controls

Play/Pause/Volume_+/-__

Microphone

×

Travel case

×

WiFi capable

✔

Ethernet capable

✔

Headphone jack

×

Charge external devices via USB

×

Remote control

×

Audio cable included

×

Streaming services supported

n/a

Audio formats supported

n/a

Multi-room capable

No

Can be paired for stereo

n/a

Member reviews

"excellent and easy across operating system product"

14 Apr 2017,
Ben J.

Product use: 1 - 3 months

Pros:

I struggled with options for playing music that worked across the various operating systems in the household. Apple airplay didn't work with Android, and google's chrome cast didn't work with IOS. And so on... Soundcloud didn't work with one, iHeart radio with another.

SONOS works with them all. And then some.

Cons:

Its kind of weird that once you get something streaming, it will keep streaming. Even after you turn the app off. And walk out of the house. etc.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

"Love sonos"

18 Feb 2017,
Brian S.

Product use: 6 months or more

Pros:

This is simply the best sound system I've owned - I have sonos play 1s in my lounge (2) bedroom (2) and bathroom (1). Also have a sound are. The system is flawless, the app on my iPhone is easy and I wake to RNZ news or whatever everyday. I can play Spotify, podcasts radio - everything. Love it. I have had them since September 2014.

Cons:

They are not cheap, neither are the brackets that you mount them to the wall with